Regulation
Argentina’s BCRA introduces fraud information system targeting illegal gambling payments
Banks and payment providers will receive free fraud risk profiles that could identify accounts funding unauthorised betting sites.
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Regulation
FATF report flags underground banking and hawala in professional money laundering
FATF cited possible casino and junket-operator involvement in underground banking and hawala laundering channels.
Deals & M&A
VICI Properties increases dividend for eighth consecutive year
VICI’s dividend increase extends an eight-year streak while its shares have fallen despite broader property sector gains.
Regulation
New Jersey petitions US Supreme Court over Kalshi sports contracts
The petition seeks Supreme Court review of the dispute over state regulation of Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Enforcement & compliance
Michigan court bars Kalshi sports contracts and sets $500,000 daily geolocation penalty
Kalshi must exclude Michigan customers and faces daily financial penalties if it fails to comply with the court's geolocation requirements.
Regulation
Boris Rhein calls for fewer regulatory restrictions on licensed gambling providers in Germany
Rhein advocated easing restrictions to strengthen licensed gambling providers’ competitiveness and help counter illegal gambling.
Regulation
Missouri attorney general urges sportsbook taxes and rules for sports prediction markets
Prediction market providers face scrutiny as Missouri’s attorney general seeks sportsbook taxation and regulation for sports prediction markets.
People moves
Kangwon Land CEO plans closer links with South Korean tourism attractions
Kangwon Land’s new chief executive prioritises connecting the resort with nearby tourism attractions.
Enforcement & compliance
Subtel orders blocking of 42 unauthorised gambling websites in Chile
Internet providers must implement DNS blocking within 48 hours for 42 overseas gambling websites following court decisions.
Enforcement & compliance
Michigan attorney general secures injunction barring Kalshi sports contracts
The preliminary injunction bars Kalshi from providing sports betting contracts to people in Michigan.
Regulation
MGC launches athlete harassment reporting programme in Massachusetts
The programme creates a reporting route for harassment complaints that could lead to bettors losing access to licensed gambling in Massachusetts.
Deals & M&A
GoldenRace partners with Bwinners to supply virtual games across African markets
Bwinners will receive GoldenRace’s virtual gaming content across African markets.
Deals & M&A
Professional firms expand pricing and liquidity roles in prediction markets
Prediction exchange operators increasingly rely on professional firms for pricing, liquidity and counterparties to retail traders.
Funding
Polymarket seeks $1bn funding at reported $21bn valuation
The proposed round would provide Polymarket with $1bn in additional capital.
Regulation
Madagascar proposes gambling rules setting minimum age at 21 and banning credit betting
The proposal would require operators to verify players’ age and legal capacity and implement controls on deposits and playing time.
Enforcement & compliance
Subtel orders internet providers to block 42 gambling websites in Chile
Internet providers must implement notified DNS blocks within 48 hours and demonstrate compliance, with procedures covering verified mirror sites.
Licences & markets
Saskatchewan government extends SIGA’s exclusive online gambling rights
The amended agreement preserves the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s exclusive access to the province’s online gambling market.
Regulation
Brazil’s STF admits ANJL to three constitutional challenges against betting law
ANJL can now contribute technical evidence to proceedings examining the legal framework for Brazil’s regulated betting and online gaming market.
Regulation
Russia introduces gambling self-exclusion register with minimum 12-month term
Licensed operators must deny registered individuals gambling access and advertising, and cancel qualifying unsettled wagers within five working days.
Regulation
IGCO classifies sports and entertainment event contracts as gambling in British Columbia
IGCO warns that online providers other than BCLC offering sports and entertainment event contracts to provincial players operate illegally.
Deals & M&A
Cibelae centralises lottery certification processes through digitalRG agreement
Member lotteries can centralise certification evidence, track deadlines and monitor progress through a platform available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Regulation
Bookmakers withdraw Irish pub betting services as enforcement tightens
Betting companies withdrew Irish pub account services amid enforcement requiring customer identification for qualifying collections and payments to account holders.
Enforcement & compliance
Nepal Telecommunications Authority restricts access to over 200 gambling platforms
The restrictions block access to named offshore operators and extend enforcement to those promoting or facilitating betting.
Deals & M&A
Mindway AI becomes IAGR silver sponsor
The sponsorship provides support for IAGR’s programme for gaming regulators.
Regulation
ANJL challenges Brazilian betting investigation and retrospective tax claims
ANJL disputes retrospective tax liability, while Federal Revenue alleges a betting business operated locally without paying Brazilian taxes.